Course summary
This course is underpinned by the four key distinct disciplinary strands of Forensic Investigation, Criminology, Criminal Justice and Work Related Skills/Experience. These four strands enable students to analyse contemporary issues from a range of multidisciplinary perspectives, providing essential transferable skills for employment. In addition, the course provides students with a well-rounded knowledge base, application and experience of work-related skills for progression onto higher level educational courses or to relevant industry employment. The course operates on a modular basis, all of which are compulsory. You will take 120 credits each year. In Year 1 you will take 3 modules weighted at 20 credits and two modules weighted at 30 credits. In Year 2, you will take 6 modules weighted at 20 credits each. In Year 3, the Dissertation is weighted at 40 credits, and you will take two modules at 30 credits and one at 20 credits.
Modules
Year 1 for full-time students (Level 4) Semesters 1 and 2 CF101 Introduction to Criminology CF103 Introduction to Policing CF104 Introduction to Forensic Investigation Semester 1 only CF105 Academic Skills Semester 2 only CF102 Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation Year 2 for full-time students (Level 5) Semesters 1 and 2 CF201 Criminological Research Methods CF202 Criminal Investigation and the Justice System Semester 1 only CF203 Cybercrime and Society CF206 Forensic Taphonomy and Entomology Semester 2 only CF204 Serious Offenders and Imprisonment CF205 Role of an Expert Witness Year 3 for full-time students (Level 6) Semesters 1 and 2 CF301 Dissertation CF302 Professional Development CF303 Terrorism, Security and Political Violence CF304 Mass Disaster Studies
Assessment method
There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. Assessment methods include written examinations and a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, presentations and the final year dissertation. The grades from formal assessments count towards your final module mark. Percentage of the course assessed by coursework: Year 1 75% coursework 17% written exams 8% practical exams Year 2 83% coursework 17% written exams Year 3 100% coursework
How to apply
26Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LF64
- Institution code:
- S43
- Campus name:
- University Centre Southend
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS 7.0 - minimum 6.5 across all components. |
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| International | £17930 | Year 1 |
| England | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17930 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre South Essex
Luker Road
Southend
SS1 1ND